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    Wedelia acapulcensis var. hispida

    Also Known As

    • Wedelia hispida
    • Wedelia texana
    • Zexmenia hispida
    • Devil's River
    • Hairy Wedelia
    • Orange Daisy
    • Orange Zexmenia
    • Rough Zexmenia

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 8"-3'
    • W: 24"-36"

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

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    Wedelia acapulcensis var. hispida plant details

    Wedelia acapulcensis var. hispida is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer orange and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Wedelia acapulcensis var. hispida

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 8 IN - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: cutting garden, easy-to-grow, native plant, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Wedelia acapulcensis var. hispida

    USDA Zones: 8a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Orange bloom, summer/fall, Texas native.

    By: Far South Wholesale Nursery

    Gardening facts about Wedelia acapulcensis var. hispida plant

    How to Grow Wedelia acapulcensis var. hispida

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • low

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • orange
      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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    Sphagneticola trilobata

    aka Complaya trilobata, Silphium trilobatum, Thelechitonia trilobata, Wedelia paludosa, Wedelia trilobata, Creeping Daisy, Rabbit's Paw, Singapore Daisy, Water Zinnia, Wedelia, Yellow Creeping Ox-Eye Daisy, Yellow Dots

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 18"-48"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Sphagneticola trilobata flower by Far South Wholesale Nursery
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